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Book News: Emma Donoghue


In September, Emma Donoghue, author of Slammerkin and Life Mask, is coming out with a new novel called The Sealed Letter. Its based on a scandalous divorce case that took place in 1864, and features stained dresses (sound familiar?), accusations of rape, and more. The book has been published in Canada, and its gotten good reviews on Amazon.ca. I love Donoghue's novels, especially because her characters are so well developed and her research is always so meticulate.
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Anonymous said…
I'm not familiar with Emma Donoghue. I'll have to check her out.
July 14, 2008 at 1:29 PM
Anonymous said…
I have her previous book, but I have not opened it yet like the other 200 books I have on my shelf. I will try to get to it sooner.
July 14, 2008 at 6:19 PM
Anonymous said…
OMG thanks for the heads up! I finished Slammerkin not too long ago and am enthralled by her writing. I need to keep an eye out for this book! She did a fantastic and thorough job in researching to write Slammerkin. :)
July 14, 2008 at 7:47 PM
Literary Feline said…
I haven't read anything by Emma Donoghue, but I have heard great things about Slammerkin. Her new one sounds really good. I'll have to watch for it. Thanks for the heads up!
July 14, 2008 at 9:26 PM
Anonymous said…
You've been tagged. No pressure!
July 15, 2008 at 7:59 AM
Iliana said…
I am so putting this one on my radar! I loved Slammerkin and this sounds like it'll be another winner. Thanks for the heads up!
July 17, 2008 at 2:53 PM
Teddy Rose said…
I received an ARC of this book back in April. I haven't read Slammerkin yet. Here's a link to my review of 'The Sealed Letter' if your interested.
July 20, 2008 at 1:44 AM
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